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  • WhatsApp is an Instant Messaging application that is loved by mothers to receive and get information. The culture of sharing information that is often done by the community is one of the causes of information Hoax quickly spread. The rise of Hoax information on WhatsApp can cause unrest, and then believe what they read even though it's not necessarily the truth. This study aims to describe the behavior, especially of mothers in RT 05 RW 09, Sawojajar District, Malang. This study uses a qualitative approach to the type of descriptive research. The technique of determining the subject of research using purposive sampling techniques and data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation of the results of conversations on WhatsApp. While the technical analysis of data using the Miles and Huberman Models (condensation of data obtained, data presentation and drawing conclusions). Test the validity of the data used by researchers is to use source triangulation. The results of research on the behavior exhibited by RT 05 RW 09 in responding to Hoax information on WhatsApp can be explained in the knowledge, attitudes and actions obtained based on the information received. In receiving information related to Hoax information, RT 05 RW 09 already has a value in the form of steps to filter out information received that is Hoax or not. The outcome of the outcome in responding to Hoax information in the WhatsApp Group is positive behavior in responding to information received in the form of being more thorough in analyzing information, in order to sort out which information can be accepted or ignored, disseminated or not. So that the RT 05 RW 09 mothers can use WhatsApp to communicate, and look for positive, accurate, and reliable information.